Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Paraprofessional Position at Clark County Educational Service Center

The Clark County Educational Service Center is looking for a paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The job description is as follows:

Job Title

MD/ED AIDE File 24

Reports To

Director of Special Education and assigned Teacher

Job Objectives

Performs a variety of classroom support services under the supervision of an assigned teacher. Facilitates student participation in appropriate learning activities.

Qualifications

Meets all mandated state/federal qualifications as demonstrated by completion of higher education credit hour requirements, approved degree program, or successful passage of a sanctioned professional standards assessment.

• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Ability to physically assist students as needed. Ability to lift up to forty pounds as a condition of initial and on-going employment. A pre-employment skill test may be required.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills. Note: Appointment may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse and neglect, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training.

Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

Functions:

• Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the service center and participating school districts.
• Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces materials introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate learning activities as directed.
• Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for problem situations. Works with supervisors and other staff to eliminate unacceptable conditions and/or behaviors.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Works with the classroom teacher to address persistent behavior problems. Helps prepare a crisis response plan to address aggressive student behavior.
• Charts student behavior as directed. Encourages a positive outlook, reliability, punctuality, active participation, cooperation, accountability, etc.
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, library, computer lab, etc.).
• Promotes the proper use, care, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities. Prepares and distributes teaching materials. Maintains records as directed.

Keeps program areas orderly (e.g., stores equipment, shelves books, cleans spills, etc.).

• Participates in conferences and other required program activities as directed.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Required Abilities

The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working Conditions

The following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Clark County Educational Service Center Governing Board. The Clark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.